World Business Chicago Research Assistant
World Business Chicago (WBC) is a not-for-profit economic development
organization. Our mission is to enhance metropolitan Chicago's
reputation as a business location and assist companies seeking to locate
or expand in the area. WBC has a full-time Assistant position available
in the Research Department. The primary responsibilities of the Research
Assistant include:
* Compiling new databases as needed, and maintaining existing
economic, demographic, and business indicator databases;
* Conducting geospatial research and creating GIS maps as
needed;
* Gathering primary research for third-party inquiries and WBC
studies;
* Assisting in the maintenance of content for presentations, as
well as marketing materials including the monthly newsletter and WBC
website;
* Assisting in responding to requests for information from
companies and/or their intermediaries;
* Assisting in responding to requests for information from City
of Chicago departments, media, and partner/affiliate organizations; and,
* Assisting the Business Development and Marketing/Creative
departments as availability allows.
The ideal candidate must have GIS experience, is detail-oriented, with
strong analytic and organizational skills and knowledge of economic
development and planning concepts; the ability to provide in-depth
primary and secondary research; and excellent computer proficiency in
Excel. An undergraduate degree in business, economics, urban planning,
or a related field is required. Relevant work experience may be
considered in combination with a degree in an unrelated field.
Willingness to work in a deadline-oriented, fast-paced environment is
crucial. The position is paid commensurate with experience.
Please send a resume and cover letter including a description of how GIS
has been used in previous work or research experience to: Liz Jellema,
Director of Research, 177 N. State Street, Suite 500, Chicago, IL 60601
or ljellema@worldbusinesschicago.com.
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